French Seared Steak: Indulgent Cognac Cream Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of French Seared Steak complemented by a luxurious Cognac cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cognac
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the steaks with salt and black pepper, then sear in the hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steaks and let them rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with cognac, scraping up any bits.
- Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine and simmer until thickened.
- Serve the steaks topped with the cognac cream sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steaks for an hour before cooking.
- Pair with a robust red wine for an indulgent meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg